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Arts and Culture

MPR News has you covered with news and stories about local art and culture happenings across Minnesota.

Art Hounds: Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what's exciting in local art. You can explore arts events here, or become an Art Hound today.

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Art Reviews: Our arts team offers insight on the latest in theater, music, visual arts and more. We explore the breadth of creativity and innovation found throughout Minnesota, offering audiences a deeper understanding of the works and artists shaping our cultural landscape. Read more here.

Art Friend: Everyone needs an art friend. Art Friend is a new segment with our arts team. Art spaces can feel exclusive and art can be confusing, obtuse, and even boring. But, especially with the right context, everyone can be a critic. So let us be your guide- your Art Friend. Listen or read Art Friend stories here.

Our arts coverage is made possible in part by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment's Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

Leon Russell dies at 74

Leon Russell dies at 74

Russell was a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame.

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'Arrival' author's approach to science fiction? Slow, steady and successful

'Arrival' author's approach to science fiction? Slow, steady and successful

The new film is based on a short story by Ted Chiang -- a 49-year-old technical writer based in Seattle. "Fiction writing is very hard for me," he explains -- and so Chiang takes his time.
by Neda Ulaby

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Ask a bookseller: Rediscovered Books in Boise

Ask a bookseller: Rediscovered Books in Boise

Bruce Delaney gave up his career as a physicist to open the bookstore. He normally reads a lot of history and science fiction, but a new YA book has caught his attention.
by Tracy Mumford

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How bookstores can bring us together

How bookstores can bring us together

"Bookstores are the perfect place for the conversation to begin about how we can understand different people's perspectives," said Oren Teicher, CEO of the American Booksellers Association.
by Tracy Mumford

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Weird, spirited 'Pieces of Soap' celebrates the essays of Stanley Elkin

Weird, spirited 'Pieces of Soap' celebrates the essays of Stanley Elkin

Elkin, who died in 1995, was known for his satirical takes on American culture. Critic Maureen Corrigan reviews a new collection of essays that showcases the freshness of Elkin's work.
by Maureen Corrigan

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